Power Supply And Battery Operation; Battery Low (Only Ac / Dc Versions); Battery Empty (Only Ac / Dc Versions); Description - Medela Vario Mode D'emploi

2 Power supply and battery operation

The Vario is a mains-powered suction pump. Before you plug in the device, please check that
your local power supply is the same as the voltage given on the specification plate. If the
Vario AC / DC versions are running continuously, a maximum of 30 minutes of battery time is
expected before it is necessare to recharge. If the Vario AC / DC version is not in use, the
battery must be calibrated every 60–90 days.

Battery low (only AC / DC versions)

During battery operation a slow blinking of the LED indicator and an acoustic signal (beep - beep
- beep) indicates, that the rechargeable battery is soon discharged. The function of the Vario is
maintained for 10 minutes (20 minutes Vario low vacuum versions), but the battery must be
recharged as soon as possible.

Battery empty (only AC / DC versions)

As soon as the rechargeable battery is empty, the pump comes to a stop. The proper function of
the pump is no longer maintained. The rechargeable battery must be recharged.

3 Description

Introduction

The Vario is a high-quality suction pump. It is powered by the well-proven QuatroFlex system
and guarantees maximum suction performance for many suctioning needs. It ideally com-
bines easy handling and cleaning with safety features to ensure optimal operation. You can
choose from a comprehensive range of accessories from Medela to configure the pump to
many medical applications. The device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the device should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.

Intended use

The Vario 8 / 18 / ci suction pumps are indicated for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids,
tissue (including bone), gases, bodily fluids (including vomit) or infectious materials from a
patient's airway or respiratory support system, either during surgery or at the patient's
bedside. Generally the Vario 8 / 18 / ci is intended to be used for a variety of suctioning
procedures including nasopharyngeal, tracheal, surgical, gastrointestinal suctioning either in
«constant» or «intermittent» mode. Please make sure you have a correct Vario version for the
required application.
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